Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Amsterdam is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LGW to AMS start at 05:40 — the earliest with easyJet. The latest departure is at 20:10 with easyJet. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LGW to AMS flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Amsterdam (and then exploring more of the Netherlands!) is easy with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
EasyJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 78.72% of its services landing as planned, easyJet is the most punctual carrier offering LGW to AMS flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and AMS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
30 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. A return flight starts from 95 €. These fares may change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to AMS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LGW to AMS by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LGW.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Follow your own route with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and find adventure across Amsterdam and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Amsterdam. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Amsterdam, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to AMS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the Netherlands
Amsterdam has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the Netherlands just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam, a visit to Rotterdam will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Erasmus Bridge, Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory.
The Hague is another must-experience destination in the Netherlands and is around 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. No trip is complete without experiencing Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague.
